The Manual Health & Wellness Awards 2026
Submission form · $250 per product · Entries close Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
1. Eligibility
Product type
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Please select
Supplement or ingestible (powder, capsule, bar, drink)
Topical (rub, balm, gel, spray)
Gear, device or home product
Apparel or footwear
Large equipment (ships by freight or needs installation)
App or digital program
Is the product currently on sale in the US?
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Yes
No — launching on or before Dec 10, 2026
If not yet on sale: Confirmed launch date
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Unfortunately this product needs to be on sale in the US by December 10, 2026 to be eligible this year. Questions? Contact the awards team at
awards@digitaltrends.com
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Can you ship a product sample to arrive by November 6, 2026?
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Yes
No
Can you activate full-feature access for at least 90 days by November 6, 2026?
Yes
No
Samples (or app access) must be in place by November 6 to be considered. If that's a problem, email the awards team at
awards@digitaltrends.com
before you submit — we'd rather hear from you early.
Large equipment needs an evaluation arrangement agreed in advance. Email
awards@digitaltrends.com
before you enter, and no later than October 31.
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2. Category & award
Award category
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Please select
Nutrition & Supplements
Fitness Equipment & Home Gym
Recovery
Wearables & Health Tech
Sleep
Mind & Mindfulness
Activewear & Footwear
Specific award — Nutrition & Supplements
Please select
Best Protein Powder
Best Plant-Based Protein Powder
Best Protein Bar
Best Pre-Workout
Best Creatine
Best Electrolyte Mix
Best Multivitamin
Best Greens Powder
Best Magnesium Supplement
Best Omega-3 / Fish Oil
Best Value Protein Powder
Best Meal Subscription Service
Specific award — Fitness Equipment & Home Gym
Please select
Best Adjustable Dumbbells
Best Adjustable Kettlebell
Best Resistance Bands
Best Smart Home Gym
Best Yoga or Workout Mat
Best Treadmill or Walking Pad
Best Rowing Machine
Best Travel Fitness Gear
Specific award — Recovery
Please select
Best Massage Gun
Best Foam Roller
Best Compression Boots
Best Recovery Slides
Best Muscle Rub or Recovery Balm
Best Cold Plunge
Best Red Light Therapy Device (body / recovery)
Specific award — Wearables & Health Tech
Please select
Best Fitness Tracker
Best Smart Ring
Best Running / GPS Watch
Best Smart Scale
Best Workout Headphones
Best Heart Rate Monitor
Best Workout App
Specific award — Sleep
Please select
Best Sleep Support Supplement
Best Pillow
Best Cooling Mattress Topper
Best Sleep Mask
Best Sleep Tracker (non-wearable)
Best White Noise Machine
Best Sunrise Alarm Clock
Specific award — Mind & Mindfulness
Please select
Best Meditation App
Best Stress Support Supplement
Best Focus Support Supplement
Best Journal or Planner
Best Breathwork Tool
Specific award — Activewear & Footwear
Please select
Best Daily Running Shoe
Best Max-Cushion Running Shoe
Best Trail Running Shoe
Best Training Shoe
Best Walking Shoe
Best Carbon-Plate Racing Shoe
Best Weightlifting Shoe
Best Court Shoe (pickleball, tennis)
Best Hiking Shoe
Best Training Shorts
Best Running Shorts
Best Workout Shirt
Best Joggers or Training Pants
Best Performance Socks
Best Athletic Underwear
Best Long-Sleeve Training Top
Best Compression / Base Layer
Best Training Hoodie or Midlayer
Best Running Jacket
Best Gym Bag
Best Running Belt or Vest
Award (combined)
This award is for apps and digital programs. Please check your product type on page 1.
This award is for supplements and ingestibles. Please check your product type on page 1.
This award is for apparel and footwear. Please check your product type on page 1.
Most products in this award ship by freight. If yours does, go back and choose Large equipment so we can arrange evaluation.
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3. Product details
Product name
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Recommended use and dosage
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Warnings or restrictions?
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Large equipment needs an evaluation arrangement agreed in advance. Email
awards@digitaltrends.com
before you enter, and no later than October 31 (T&C §5.9).
Would you like the item returned after judging?
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4. Brand & contact
Company name
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Submitter name
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Submitter email
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PR agency of record
Partnerships
I'm interested in hearing about partnership opportunities with The Manual
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5. Agreement & payment
Have you read and agree to the Terms & Conditions?
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